Rectal cancer - surgery not possible, can I continue to have radiotherapy?

I have rectal cancer stage t3n I have radiotherapy and surgery was attempted but stopped because my heartbeat dropped to 20 making it dangerous to continue,I have decided not to continue with the surgery, can I have more radiotherapy to try to kill the cancer?

  • Hello and thanks for your enquiry,

    Sometimes radiotherapy can be given again near to the original treatment area. It can't usually be given again to exactly the same area of body tissue, as this could cause irreversible damage.

    You would need to discuss treatment options with your current specialist, moving forward.

    I am sorry we cannot provide you with a medical opinion on your case, and hope that you get this addressed soon.

    Best wishes,

    Vanda